Moving to Statesboro, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Statesboro, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $310,000 (340 closings across 92 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $180 per square foot for a median 1,830-sq-ft home built around 2019. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 49 days, and with 171 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.0 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 98% of their original asking price. That median is 23% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Statesboro
Three price points from 322 recent Statesboro closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $267,900: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,582 sq ft, built around 2007 (74 sales).
- Around $310,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,824 sq ft, built around 2023 (111 sales).
- Around $365,900: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.75-bath home of about 2,357 sq ft, built around 2021 (72 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Statesboro
Take the median $310,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,602/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at Bulloch County’s typical unincorporated millage of 21.75 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $2,654/year ($221/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $1,823/month to own the median Statesboro home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions Bulloch County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the Bulloch County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Statesboro’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Creek | 36 | $289,950 | 83 |
| Cornerstone Pointe | 33 | $260,150 | 22 |
| Mayberry | 26 | $307,050 | 16 |
| Belair East | 17 | $340,970 | 120 |
| Grimball Pointe | 14 | $324,450 | 50 |
| Rexford | 13 | $350,400 | 47 |
| Evelyn Oaks | 13 | $415,000 | 49 |
| Hunters Pointe | 12 | $361,500 | 87 |
Statesboro by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30458 (169 sales, median $308,900), 30461 (127 sales, median $324,900).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 95% were single-family homes, 4% townhomes or villas, and 1% condos. New construction accounted for 44% of closings, led by Cornerstone Pointe, Smith Creek, Mayberry, Belair East, The Outpost. The housing stock skews newer: 54% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 12% before 1980.
Getting around from Statesboro
Measured from the center of Statesboro’s recent sales: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is about 40 miles; Savannah is about 47 miles; Augusta is about 73 miles; Brunswick is about 90 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Bulloch County’s typical millage of 21.75; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Statesboro: the case for and against
What works in Statesboro’s favor
- prices run 23% below the statewide median in our coverage
- 44% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Statesboro relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Statesboro right now
- New construction in Statesboro
- Statesboro ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Statesboro community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Statesboro communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Bulloch County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.